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The average train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen takes 8 min and the fastest train takes 7 min. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Gelsenkirchen is 7.9 km. The road distance is 10 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 8 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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